Who is Shazam?

Shazam is a name that has been used by Captain Marvel and other members of the Marvel Family. The name originally belonged to an ancient wizard, who lived in the Rock of Eternity and guarded the Seven Deadly Sins. This wizard bestowed powers on the child Billy Batson.

How did Billy Batson become Shazam?

This wizard bestowed powers on the child Billy Batson. Batson simply had to speak the wizard’s name, and he would transform into the adult Captain Marvel. Later on, Billy Batson began using the name Shazam as his alias instead of Captain Marvel.

Where is the power of Shazam set?

A later episode in the same 2009-10 season, “The Power of Shazam!”, was set in Fawcett City and featured Captain Marvel/Billy Batson, as well as the Sivana Family, Black Adam, the wizard Shazam, Aunt Minerva, and Mary Batson.

Is Shazam Marvel or DC?

Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam (/ ʃəˈzæm /), is a fictional superhero appearing in American comics originally published by Fawcett Comics, and currently published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created the character in 1939.